FGIA Honors Industry Leaders at 2026 Annual Awards Ceremony

The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance recognized outstanding contributions and achievements of its members.

Mar. 4, 2026 at 6:09pm

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The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) held its Annual Awards Ceremony and Reception at the end of the second day of the 2026 FGIA Annual Conference in Huntington Beach, California. Awards were presented to individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the advancement of FGIA and the fenestration industry overall in 2025.

Why it matters

The FGIA Annual Awards Ceremony is an important event that recognizes the hard work and dedication of industry leaders who have driven progress and innovation within the fenestration and glazing sectors. These awards highlight the commitment of FGIA members to professional development, education, and the overall betterment of the industry.

The details

Several awards were presented during the ceremony, including the Outstanding Service Award, the FGIA Chairman's Award, the Education Award, the Marketing Distinguished Service Award, the Distinguished Service Award in the Glass Products Council, the Architectural Products Council Distinguished Service Award, and the Residential Products Council Distinguished Service Award. Recipients were honored for their leadership, dedication, and contributions to FGIA and the fenestration industry.

  • The 2026 FGIA Annual Conference took place in Huntington Beach, California.
  • The Annual Awards Ceremony and Reception was held at the end of the second day of the conference.

The players

Greg McKenna

Former Director of Risk Management at Kawneer Company, who received the Outstanding Service Award for his exemplary leadership, dedicated effort, and unselfish service to FGIA and the industry.

Quanex Building Products

The company was chosen for the FGIA Chairman's Award for its outstanding commitment and dedicated support of the Association and the fenestration industry.

Quaker Window Products

The company was chosen for the FGIA Education Award for demonstrating significant support of and distinguished commitment to education excellence within FGIA.

Shelley Lee

Vice President at NuCoat North America, who received the Marketing Distinguished Service Award for her leadership and outstanding service in marketing activities for the Association.

Matt Waldren

Product Engineer III, IG Research at Pella Corporation, who received the Distinguished Service Award in the Glass Products Council for his work toward improving the Association and the Glass Products Council.

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What they’re saying

“Greg is known as a quintessential engineer. His wife, Victoria, described him as a very logical person who takes the time to look at things from different directions.”

— Lothar Erkens, Technical Sales and Engineering at Winco Window Company

“They have long been ardent champions of the FGIA Product Showcase, participating at each opportunity. Their participation is throughout our organization, but I have witnessed this personally with their robust participation in the Glass Products Council where Quanex staff has diligently worked on numerous long-term projects. Finally, they have demonstrated their support for the association by regularly being a sponsor at FGIA conferences.”

— Rob Grommesh, Outgoing FGIA Chairman of the Board of Directors

“In 2025, Quaker had 45 participants enrolled in the InstallationMasters Combined certification training program. This represented a significant time and financial investment, showcasing their dedication to professional development. In addition to this, Quaker also sent six people to the 2025 IG Fabricators Workshop in Fridley, MN. These efforts combined helped further train their workforce, setting them up for success in the industry. We commend them for their commitment to ongoing training. May it continue to contribute to their success.”

— Tim Hoard, Representative from last year's award-winning company, Moisture Intrusion Solutions

What’s next

The FGIA will continue to recognize industry leaders and their contributions at future annual conferences.

The takeaway

The FGIA Annual Awards Ceremony highlights the dedication and innovation of fenestration and glazing industry professionals who are driving progress and excellence within the association and the broader industry. These awards showcase the commitment to professional development, education, and the overall betterment of the fenestration sector.